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Three young Nigerians launch ChatPay waitlist to simplify banking transactions directly on WhatsApp

Three Nigerian entrepreneurs have unveiled the public waitlist for ChatPay, a conversational banking...

SPIN inducts 79 sustainability professionals to strengthen corporate governance in Nigeria

The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has officially inducted 79 new members...

LASG announces landmark ARV procurement initiative, clarifies HIV data

‌The Lagos State Government (LASG) has dismissed reports suggesting that the state recorded...

Ultra-processed foods designed to drive addictive eating behaviours, new study warns

A newly published study has suggested that many ultra-processed foods are intentionally formulated...
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Meta launches paid AI service with tools for creators and firms

Meta Platforms has introduced Meta One, a new subscription service that combines expanded artificial intelligence (AI) access with professional tools for creators and businesses...

NADF partners YAPU Solutions to boost climate-smart farm finance

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has entered into a partnership with German climate fintech company YAPU Solutions GmbH to strengthen climate-risk management and...

Meta launches paid AI service with tools for creators and firms

Meta Platforms has introduced Meta One, a new subscription service that combines expanded artificial intelligence (AI) access with professional tools for creators and businesses across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The launch is part of the technology company’s efforts to generate additional revenue from its growing investment in AI. Meta One brings premium features across the three platforms together with broader access to Meta AI tools for content creation, editing, audience management and business operations. According to Meta, the service is being rolled out globally, with more than 50 features already available and...

UNILAG launches hub to boost bioinformatics research and studies

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has commissioned a new Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Learning Hub as part of efforts to strengthen research, practical learning...

FGN begins fresh push to address Nigeria’s water challenges

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched nationwide consultations with state governments and other stakeholders as it works towards developing a National Water Compact...

RockPay launches digital finance platform for payments

Financial technology company RockPay has launched its digital finance platform in Nigeria, bringing payment, business and fundraising services together in one digital ecosystem for...

New UTME waiver raises concern over Nigeria’s teacher education

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced a new policy that will waive the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates seeking...

FGN reviews overseas scholarships, shifts focus to local learning

The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced a review of its foreign scholarship and bilateral education arrangements as it seeks to reduce unnecessary spending...

880 farmers begin climate-smart agriculture training in Oyo

The Oyo State Government has commenced a Climate-Smart Agriculture training programme for 880 farmers and agricultural extension officers selected from different geopolitical zones of...

Meta reaches $17.1bn settlement over addictive teen social media

Meta has agreed to a $17.1 billion settlement to resolve a lawsuit alleging that its Facebook and Instagram platforms were designed to be addictive...

WABMA graduates first international cohort from five-week course

The West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy (WABMA) has graduated participants from its third-quarter long-term professional courses, marking a notable milestone with 12 media...

WhatsApp rolls out new security features to protect user account

WhatsApp has announced a series of new security features aimed at strengthening account protection and reducing the risk of unauthorised access to users’ accounts. The...